Magnetic resonance imaging double popliteus tendon sign: A case report

Bryson Lesniak; Jean Jose; Akhil Gupta

doi:10.1177/1941738111406089

Magnetic resonance imaging double popliteus tendon sign: A case report

Bryson Lesniak, Jean Jose, Akhil Gupta

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Abstract

The double popliteus tendon sign is seen on sagittal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee as a low-signal-intensity band parallel to the popliteus tendon at the level of the popliteus hiatus. It is the result of a displaced complex flap tear of the lateral meniscus. This type of displaced meniscal tear can be easily missed on MRI, unless the clinician is aware of its existence and significance and is familiar with its MRI appearance.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	390-393
Number of pages	4
Journal	Sports Health
Volume	3
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1941738111406089
State	Published - Jul 2011

Keywords

Flap fragment
Knee arthroscopy
Meniscal tear
MRI
Popliteus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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